SACP questions ANC's decision to govern alongside some of its biggest political rivals
The parties, in alliance, are holding a bilateral meeting in Johannesburg on Sunday to discuss the state of their partnership.
- South African Communist Party (SACP)
- African National Congress (ANC)
- Government of national unity (GNU)
South African Communist Party spokesperson Alex Mashilo. Picture: Supplied/@SACP1921 on X
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it wants to understand the reasons behind the African National Congress (ANC)'s decision to govern alongside some of its biggest political rivals.
The parties, in alliance, held a bilateral meeting in Johannesburg on Sunday to discuss the state of their partnership.
After a poor performance in the 2024 general election, the ANC formed a Government of National Unity (GNU), which includes the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus.
The SACP has criticised this decision, describing it as a move to betray the achievements of liberation movements.
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Speaking on the sidelines of the bilateral meeting, SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo said the party would formally raise its concerns to the ANC’s top brass.
"It is the first bilateral meeting since the elections we held in May 2024. It will be reflecting on the developments that unfolded following the elections and the state of the moment we are in right now, particularly with attention to the conditions of the masses of the people."
The ANC and the South African Communist Party (SACP) are currently in a meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern.
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